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Proposals must address areas like biking, smart healthcare, and fitness & sports technology.

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Arts and Culture

Remembering Renato Rosaldo, the anthropologist who lived with Ilongot headhunters

It was after the death of his wife that Renato Rosaldo learned that headhunting was how the Ilongot processed grief.

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The Budgetarian

Design! Design! Design!: Why traditional financial tips fail

The usual talks on financial literacy almost always circle back to the same familiar checklists: how to budget, how to build saving habits, needs vs. wants, how to invest for retirement and the like.

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Lifestyle Business

Local cosmetics industry members back safety, regulation changes vs mercury-added products

The Chamber of Cosmetics Industry of the Philippines reaffirmed its commitment to prioritizing consumer safety, regulatory compliance, and responsible beauty.

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Fashion and Beauty

Binibining Pilipinas conducts 2026 swimsuit, evening gown preliminaries

The highest scored delegates will advance to the semifinal round, together with the top voted delegate from the online poll, who will automatically advance to the first cut.

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Goldilocks marks 60 years of bringing joy to Filipino celebrations

One Yellow Box, one shared occasion, and one meaningful moment at a time.

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Taiwan invite Philippine proposals for new wellness campaign contest

Proposals must address areas like biking, smart healthcare, and fitness & sports technology.

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EastWest brings Garmin Pay to cardholders: Move, tap and go

With Garmin Pay, EastWest customers can make contactless payments using compatible Garmin smartwatches.

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Pet Life

'Mommy loves you': BINI's Mikha Lim looks back at adopting puppy

Pawssion Project belatedly thanked BINI Mikha for adopting one of their puppies earlier this year.

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Travel and Tourism

Citadines Salcedo Makati celebrates 12 years of modern living legacy

The Ascott Limited Philippines’ flagship Citadines property in the country unveils enhanced rooms and amenities for elevated modern living in the heart of Makati.

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Shopping Guide

Trusted by Watsons Club Members, loved by you: Inside Watsons’ Most Loved 2026 picks

Watsons Most Loved 2026 brings you the winners of the Watsons Health, Wellness and Beauty Awards once again.

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Modern Living

Showcasing Olango Island craftsmanship and community-led design

The 5-star serviced residence introduced its latest themed suite in collaboration with Cebu brand, Casa Selma.

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Gadgets

Viber, OpenAI bring free ChatGPT to mobile Philippine app users

Rakuten Viber teamed up with OpenAI to allow Philippine users to access the artificial intelligence company's chatbot ChatGPT for free without having to leave the Viber app.

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